Il marito

Alberto's marriage is a complete failure: his wife Elena is a hard woman influenced by her mother and sister who live with the married couple. Alberto is also experiencing financial problems and hopes for the help of a rich widow who is however interested in his sexual favours. Naturally Elena puts obstacles in his way and everything goes wrong. Alberto decides to change job then and becomes a sweets sales representative. Disillusioned with marital life he also changes his attitude towards women: he tells every woman he meets he is single.

Directors

Gianni Puccini, Nanni Loy

Writers

Rodolfo Sonego, Alberto Sordi, Gianni Puccini, Ettore Scola, Ruggero Maccari, Nanni Loy

Released

February 6, 1958

Language

Italian